Warehouse Supervisor

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus/commission

Benefits package

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Enfield, CT. You will guide warehouse staff to meet on-time delivery targets with minimal errors, lead performance management, and drive continuous improvement using PDCA and Lean methods.

The role requires strong leadership, safety accountability and collaboration across departments. The position operates Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm with occasional overtime. Relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• 1-year certificate or equivalent experience required.
• College degree or technical certificate in business preferred.
• 5 years related warehouse experience and/or training.
• 2 years leading or managing others.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of logistics, warehouse processes, quality control, costs and distribution techniques.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule the warehouse team to meet customer demands and goals.
• Lead, motivate, and direct employees with performance management.
• Manage the PDCA cycle and Lean program for continuous improvement.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure policy adherence; coordinate with HR on staffing and interviews.
• Oversee shipping and receiving activities, monitor backorders, and participate in inventories.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Written Comprehension

Oral Comprehension

Process Control Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Mathematics

Microsoft Office

Education

1-year certificate from college or technical school

College Degree or Technical School Certificate in Business

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for guiding, directing and coaching warehouse employees to meet on time delivery standards with minimal errors. Provides work direction and leadership to warehouse employees within the guidelines of standard work rules and employment policies. Oversees day-to-day operations of warehouse group including making personnel changes and addressing performance, behavior and policy compliance. This position works Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:30PM, with OT, as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• 30% Plans and schedules the warehouse team to meet customer demands. Achieves warehouse goals at the required level of quality. Communicates with staff to ensure smooth flow of information and product to achieve warehouse goals. Communicates with Warehouse Manager where necessary in order to modify and improve efficiency. Monitors warehouse processes and proactively identifies and addresses barriers. Trouble shoots and problem solves through root cause analysis. Communicates with other departments and helps drive better working relations.
• 30% Lead, motivate and direct employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their unique interests and strengths. Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback. Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members and the organization.
• 20% Manage the warehouse through the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle of the Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) in a way that supports the concept of continuous improvement. Manage and train employees on Lean program. Measure and report results to Leadership on a regular basis.
• 10% Consistently exemplify the highest of safety standards and monitor others to the same standards. Coordinate with other departments to meet objectives. Ensure that all Simpson policies and procedures are adhered to by all teammates. Reviews and edits employee timecards. Approves and denies employee time off requests. Works with the Human Resources department for staffing needs and conducts first face to face interviews. Develops or modifies training procedure and keeps track of all training.
• 10% Monitor, manage and prioritize shipping and receiving activities to ensure goals are attained and standards met. Support Simpson’s Lead program. Approve work orders, monitor backorders and manage on-site raw materials. Annual participation in inventories.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-year certificate from college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience required
• College Degree or Technical School Certificate in Business preferred
• 5 years Related warehouse experience and/or training.
• 2 years leading or managing others
• Previous leadership experience in a unionized manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Warehouse and Logistics: Knowledge of logistics, warehouse processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods.
• Active Listening: The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical Thinking: The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring: The ability to monitor/assess your own performance and others’ to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Written Comprehension: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Microsoft Office: The ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and Outlook to carry out work.
• Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Process Control Analysis: The ability to conduct tests and inspections of processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of elimination of waste, continuous improvement, S5, Kaizen, Quality Built In, JIT, Kanban, and levelized production.
• Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires less than 5% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Enfield, CT.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$71,900 - $115,000 / year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud. The job may risk exposure to dust, heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions. This job also operates in an office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

Quarterly Bonuses/Commission

You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.
• View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Simpson Strong-Tie est une société internationale de produits de construction qui possède plusieurs sites en Europe. En tant que pionnier de l'industrie du bâtiment et leader mondial des solutions structurelles, nous avons une passion inégalée pour la résolution de problèmes par le biais d'une ingénierie efficace et d'une innovation poussée. Depuis 1956, notre mission consiste à rechercher des produits et des technologies de construction toujours meilleurs et à offrir à nos clients un service et une assistance exceptionnels. Chez Simpson Strong-Tie, vous trouverez des personnes talentueuses, passionnées, dévouées, humbles et bienveillantes qui sont toutes liées par notre mission commune : fournir des solutions qui aident les gens à concevoir et à construire des structures plus sûres et plus solides. Nous espérons que vous construirez votre carrière avec nous.

Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

#NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow